Brave Train Employee Suffers Severe Injuries Amid Multiple Knife Incident on Express Service

A valiant railway staff member who stepped in to protect travelers during a multiple stabbing attack on a high-speed train has suffered critical wounds, police stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Event

CCTV footage allegedly depicts the employee trying to stop the attacker as the train journeyed between a city and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders described a frightening 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers fleeing through carriages.

The suspect, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, remains in custody for questioning. Police declared a major incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Crisis Reaction and Aftermath

The event on the weekend led to 11 people being cared for in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several individuals have now been discharged from hospital.

A bystander filmed the suspect waving a large knife and being shot with a stun device as he confronted police on the station. He was reportedly heard yelling, "End my life, kill me."

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – particularly the courageous member of rail staff whose relatives are being assisted by trained personnel,” said a senior police officer.

Labor Reaction and Appeals for Action

Train unions were quick to commend staff and demand increased measures. A labor leader said he would be “seeking urgent discussions with government, rail employers and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best possible support, tools and effective protocols in operation”.

Another union leader urged the train operator and government “to act swiftly to review safety, to help the impacted workers, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Driver Praised for Rapid Action

The train driver who stopped the service at Huntingdon was described as being “deeply affected” but “good”, and has been commended by association officials for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“The driver didn’t stop the train in the middle of two stops where it’s clearly challenging for the first responders to reach, but he continued going until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost already there,” stated a association representative.

Further Information

Police said they received the initial emergency reports at 7:39 pm, and the service was forced to make an unplanned stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

An observer described initially thinking if the event was a holiday joke, but soon realized from individuals' faces that it was real.

Police have stated there is no evidence to indicate the event was a terror-related incident and have requested the public to provide with any further information.

Rail operations on the affected line are expected to have disruption until Monday, with passengers recommended to defer their travel where feasible.

Anyone with details that could assist the investigation are encouraged to contact authorities by texting a designated number with a reference code.